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2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Race Seventeen Watkins Glen

Trucks in field: 36
Pole: Corey Heim (11)
Outside Pole: Christopher Bell (52)
Stages: 20/20/32
Weather: Mostly sunny, 87°F, Feels like 88°, Feels like (shade) 86°, Wind S 4 mph, Wind Gusts 7 mph

Corey Heim (11) wins stage one.

There seem to be a number of Cup drivers in the field, surprisingly, including Chris Buescher (66), Kyle Busch (07), Ross Chastain (44), and Christopher Bell (52) who is subbing for the injured Stewart Friesen.

Ben Rhodes (99) wins stage two.

Layne Riggs (34), Grant Enfinger (9), Timmy Hill (56) spin out in turn one, the race stays green.

Jake Garcia (13) and Connor Zilisch (45) crash in the final turn headed to the green and white checkered flag.

Xfinity series regulars in the field: William Sawalich (1), Connor Zilisch (45), Sammy Smith (7). Is this a case of Cup and Xfin drivers in the field to avoid a very light entry list?

On lap 53 of 72 the Ross Chastain (44) appears to be coasting around the track. He turned into some turnoff and seems to be out of the way. Matt Crafton (88) went for a spin into the entrance to pit road. He gets it restarted and headed in the right direction.

Caution on lap 60 of 72 for debris. Toni Breidinger (5) went up in flames. NRN is reporting that Toni Breidinger’s car was broken into at Watkins Glen and her firesuits and clothing were stolen among other things.

Caution on lap 64 of 72 probably for debris as Tanner Gray (15) is badly torn up with parts and pieces hanging off it. Tanner Gray hit the wall.

Restarting on lap 68 of 72 with Christopher Bell (52), Andres Perez de Lara (77), William Sawalich (1), Corey Heim (11), Tyler Ankrum (18), Connor Mosack (81), Ty Majeski (98), Giovanni Ruggiero (17), Daniel Hemric (19), Jake Garcia (13) up front.

Caution on lap 69 of 72 as Ben Rhodes (99) hits the wall hard. NRN reports the left rear wheel came off the truck sending him into.

Restarting on lap 72 of 74 in overtime with Christopher ‘CBell’ Bell (52), Corey Heim (11), Connor Mosack (81), Tyler Ankrum (18), Giovanni Ruggiero (17), Ty Majeski (98), Andres Perez de Lara (77), Daniel Hemric (19), Jake Garcia (13), William Sawalich (1) up front.

Heim takes the lead from Bell in lap 1. CBell has a tire smoking. Conor Mosack goes around. de Lara 77 goes around bringing out the caution. Dawson Sutton (26) also hit the tire barrier.

CBell (52) pits for a new left tire and fuel. According to NRN he radioed in when the caution came out that he was having trouble with the pickups.

Tyler Ankrum (18) pits from second.

Caution for a multi-car crash following a spin by Connor Mosack (81) which collected Grant Enfinger (9).

Sunset is at 2017 eastern time at Watkins Galen. NASCAR’s final restart time is 2005 eastern for this event according to NRN’s Alex Hayden.

Ty Majeski (98) pits for a tire rub.

Restarting with Corey Heim (11), Daniel Hemric (19), Gio Ruggiero (17), William Sawalich (1), Connor Zilisch (45), Tyler Ankrum (18), Matt Mills (42), Christopher Bell (52), Sammy Smith (7), Wesley Slimp (62) up front.

White flag.

Corey Heim (11) holds off Daniel Hemric (19) for the win.

Another disappointing finish to a messy race that had the possibility of providing an interesting finish. I tried watching from stage two, but found video of a driver’s feet and hands and the track surface viewed through the windscreen utterly boring and tried IndyCar practice instead. There I found more video through the windscreen so I watched PBS and a movie instead, until about 25 to go in the scheduled distance. When the television broadcast showed the trucks racing, outside the vehicles, I watched; otherwise I watched a movie. NRN called a more exciting race than I saw, though there was some action and a bit of mayhem. Unfortunately the television broadcast is a cacophony of grating voices, presentations, and personalities making it unlistenable and frequently unwatchable.

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      5. Vasseur: Hamilton ‘frustrated not demotivated’.
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      7. Chris Buescher joins ThorSport Racing for Watkins Glen Truck race.
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      10. Niece Motorsports immediately releases Kaden Honeycutt after signing with rival team.
      11. Cardile starts at Aston after Ferrari legal dispute.
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      13. Henderson Motorsports to return to Truck Series competition after passing of owner Charlie Henderson.
      14. NASCAR Hall of Fame asking Charlotte for $25 million for renovations.
      15. Irwin joins Yamaha after split from Ducati.
      16. Iowa TV Ratings.
      17. Kaden Honeycutt named driver of Halmar Friesen Racing Truck Series entry: UPDATE.
      18. Xfinity Series TV Ratings for Iowa.
      19. Iowa penalties: Joe Gibbs Racing’s No. 54 Xfinity team hit with fine.
      20. Carl Long Brings ‘King of the Hill’ to NASCAR Cup Series at Iowa.
      21. Jimmie Johnson Completes “Blue Blaster” Hydroplane in Tribute to Bill Muncey.
      22. Austin Hill granted playoff waiver.
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      24. NASCAR claims more horsepower likely not happening until 2026.
      25. Colapinto crashes in Pirelli tyre test in Hungary.
      26. NASCAR makes restart zone change for Watkins Glen.
      27. Stewart Friesen returns home as full extent of injuries revealed.
      28. Stewart Friesen injured in wreck at Autodrome Drummond: UPDATES.
      29. Shawn Reed Shares His Plan for Returning to NHRA Competition Following Seattle Crash.
      30. Jasmine Salinas to Return to Top Fuel Competition at The Big Go.
      31. Speedway Motorsports executive Bryan Hammond named vice president of fan experience.
      32. Wolff set to secure Russell’s Mercedes future.
      33. NASCAR considering increase in horsepower for short tracks UPDATE.
      34. IndyCar perplexed by ICE ‘Speedway’ imagery.
      35. CRAFTSMAN Truck Series races at The Glen for third time in last 25 years.
      36. Former Xfinity Series director Wayne Auton named honorary starter for Watkins Glen.
      37. Dale Earnhardt Jr. sounds off on NASCAR Cup Series drivers being allowed to race Xfinity.
      38. NASCAR’s Mike Forde addresses 2026 return to Iowa, potential repave.
      39. Bill Murray named Grand Marshal for Illinois 300 at World Wide Technology Raceway.
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      42. Irwin passed fit for Thruxton return by BSB medics.
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      44. Christian Horner tipped for F1 return on one condition.
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      47. Brent Crews Sweeps Practice, Qualifying for Watkins Glen ARCA Pole.
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      52. Tristan McKee Wins in ARCA Debut at Watkins Glen.
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Next Race: Richmond

GO 9 & 71!!!!